Grief

Greetings!!!

Have you ever suffered a loss and struggled with the grief? There are all kinds of losses. Most people recognize and accept the grief associated with the death of a loved one, but there are many losses that can cause varying degrees of grief. Other things that can cause a person to grieve are job loss, failed marriage, a child leaving home-even for a good reason, a miscarriage, plus many other things I have not mentioned.

The ocean at Asseteague, Virginia, was a great example of how grief can suddenly overwhelm and crash in on life. Hurricane Bill was out in the Atlantic pushing its way up the coast making the waves at Asseteague, Virginia, almost large enough to surf. Although the waves were larger, they were mostly manageable and a lot of fun, but at times a wave would land that was so violent in its size and strength that we had no control and had to give ourselves over to the wave until we could get back to our feet on shore.

Are you struggling in the waves of grief feeling like you are about to drown? Ponder these words from Isaiah 43:1-3 "But now, thus says the LORD your creator, And He who formed you, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;"

Grief will come. It may feel like you will be overwhelmed by your grief. You may never be the same because of the grief you bear. But never forget that you are not alone. You are not unloved by the Father. He still has you in His hand. He still loves you with an everlasting love. You are still the apple of His eye. He still wants to hear all about what you are experiencing. He still wants to hold you and comfort you through your grief... even if you are angry with Him because He did not keep you from this grief. Do not hold back. Do not hesitate. Go to Him.

The LORD bless you with His comfort in your grief.

I love you,

Ruth